Second-phase validation study of short time exposure test for assessment of eye irritation potency of chemicals

Highlight
- The STE (Short Time Exposure) test can assess eye irritation potency.
- The STE is a cytotoxicity test using SIRC cells following a 5 min chemical exposure.
- The STE test can assess the corrosive or severe ocular irritant.
- The STE test can assess the non-irritant for limited types of test substances.